During the break, Jiang Cheng walked over to Lan Jinyao’s side and faintly said, “Your performance was quite good!” His words didn’t sound like he was sincerely praising her. It seemed as if he’d just casually said that to strike up a conversation.

Lan Jinyao sat in her chair, drinking water, and turned a deaf ear to his words.

She’d thought that as long as she ignored him, he’d eventually get tired of it and silently leave. Obviously, she’d thought ...